Bleed the brakes of a car

Bleed the brakes of the car

Step 1 -

Remove the top cap from the master cylinder reservoir.

Step 2 -

Take out the old brake fluid

Step 3 -

Clean the tank

Step 4 -

Fill the master cylinder with clean brake fluid

Step 5 –

Pump the brake pedal several times (15 or more).

Step 6 -

Loosen the bleed valves. Loosen the bleed valves using a star wrench

Step 7 -

Attach a tube to the bleed screw

Step 8

Put a piece of wood 1 x 4 inches (2.5 x 10 cm) or another type of "separator" under the brake pedal

Step 9 -

Fill the master cylinder reservoir

Step 10 - 

Replace the master cylinder reservoir cap.

Step 11-

Have an assistant sitting in the driver's seat and ask him to slowly step on the brake pedal with even force and keep it on

Step 12 -

Starting with the rear passenger's wheel (right rear wheel of the vehicles with the steering wheel to the left), turn the bleed screw a quarter turn to the left.

Step 13 

Shout "up" to your helper so that he now removes his foot from the pedal and can return to his natural position.

Step 14

Repeat this process until new, clear liquid comes through the purge tube

Step 15

Re-tighten the bleed screw

Step 16 -

Repeat steps 12 through 15 on the left rear wheel

Step 17

Repeat steps 12 through 15 on the right front wheel.

Step 18

Repeat steps 12 through 15 on the left front wheel

Step 19

Done!

Step 20

Never use a brake fluid that is not suitable for a specific vehicle